GCSE results: Success for Harrogate students at The Grammar School at Leeds

Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), including pupils from Harrogate and Wetherby, have celebrated excellent exam results.

In total, 72 per cent of all GCSEs awarded the top grades of 7, 8 or 9 (A/A*). 52 per cent of entries were awarded grade 8 or above, and 27 per cent awarded grade 9.

GSAL’s GCSE Class of 2026 includes a Yorkshire cricketer, a Team GB showjumper, two junior golfers and a Bradford City footballer.

Six students had particular cause for celebration after receiving 9s – the highest possible grade – in 10 subjects. 35 students achieved grades 8 and 9 across the board.

George, from Harrogate, achieved seven 9s and three 8s and is looking forward to studying A-levels in philosophy, ethics and theology, government and politics, economics and maths.

Meanwhile, Sophie, from Wetherby, scooped nine 9s and one 8 and plans to go on and study chemistry, English literature, French and maths at A-level.

Michael Hall, Principal at GSAL, said: “We’re so proud of this year’s GCSE cohort. Today isn’t just about celebrating their academic achievements, even though they’re objectively outstanding, but also their hard work, dedication, character and humour.

"Thanks to our GSAL colleagues and families for helping our students achieve these incredible results.

"We look forward to welcoming them back to our fully-refurbished sixth form centre in September for their A-level studies.”